Thomas E. “Tom” Olson, 83, of Sarver, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 30, 1941 in Butler, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Florence (Leeper) Olson. Tom w... Read more
Nancy Sue (Willix) Neyman passed from this life January 9, 2025, while under hospice care at Quality Life Services in Chicora, PA, after an unexpected illness. She was born February 27, 1947, in Watertown, New York, to Ira Gilbert Willix and Dorotha... Read more
John Orville Beam, 77, of West Sunbury, PA, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Charles and Ellen (Waxter) Beam. John proudly served his country by enlisting in the... Read more
Debra Alice Hansotte Bergman, 67, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Butler, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Born in Butler on June 27, 1957, she was a daughter of Norma L. Carmody Hansotte and the late Richard R. Hansotte. Deb was emp... Read more
Kenneth “Ken” D. McKeever, 65, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1959, and was the son of Thomas and the late Loraine McKeever. Ken graduated from Alfred University with his bachelor’s degree and went on... Read more
Wayne M. “Bud” Pennington Jr., 83, of Chicora, passed away early Sunday morning, January 5, 2025 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot while in the company of his loving family. Wayne was born in Butler on March 11, 1941. He was the son of the l... Read more
Shirley Anne Kepple, 90, of Chicora, passed with joy and peace into everlasting life on Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Shirley was born on July 22, 1934 and was the daughter of local beloved educators W.L. “Bill” a... Read more
Elaine Iannotti-Gram, 74, of Kittanning passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born in Butler on December 10, 1950, to the late Merle “Buzzi” and Dolly (Fratto) Iannotti. Elaine graduated from Butler Hig... Read more
John Connolly, 51, of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born in Gettysburg on September 7, 1973, to Mary (Mariacher) and the late William Connolly Sr. John graduated from Butler High School. John was a football coach for th... Read more
James A. “Jim” Sneddon, 75, of Butler, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, while under the care of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 11, 1949, in Cannonsburg, PA, Jim was the son of the late Ellsworth and Ru... Read more
Jack Mincer, 83, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born in Mars, PA on February 18, 1941, to the late Andrew and Florence (Donaldson) Mincer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marge Mincer. Jack is also survived by his son... Read more
Alice Jean Snow, 77, of Butler, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, while under the care of Quality Life Services – Sugar Creek in Worthington. Born August 25, 1947, in Butler, she was the adopted daughter of the late Warren and Mildred (... Read more
Ralph G. Passaro, 99, of Butler, passed away on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital. Born January 8, 1925, in West Newton, PA, he was the son of the late Alphonse E. and Elula A. (Messner) Passaro.... Read more
Ronald R. Heckman, Sr., 87, of Butler, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home. He was born September 10, 1937 in New Kensington, the son of the late Robert R. and Elma (Frank) Heckman. He retired after 35 years as a print setter for the P... Read more
Adam Francis Rodgers, age 45, of Slippery Rock, passed away unexpectedly, due to a brain hemorrhage, on December 31, 2024 in the Butler Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Born June 29, 1979 in Butler; he is the son of Francis Rodgers, Jr.... Read more
Mary Jo Anne Bauman of Saxonburg, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot Pa. She was born June 10, 1933, in Butler and was the daughter of the late Irving and Elda (Graham) Zorb. Jo Anne was preceded in de... Read more
George Weber, 85, of Avonmore, PA passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born in Bayreuth, Germany on March 18, 1939, to the late Hermann Weber and Kunigunde (Bayer) Szirand. George honorably served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a ch... Read more
James B. “Jimmy” McAnallen III, 83, of Butler, a well-known former Chicora resident, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Butler Memorial Hospital. James was born in Karns City on August 27, 1941. He was the son of the late James B. Jr. and Luci... Read more
Mark F. Kristufek, 74, of Butler peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at UPMC. He was born in Grove City, PA on January 31, 1950, he was the son of the late John and Loretta Kristufek. Mark is survived by his wife, Carol Stunkard Kr... Read more
Angela Katherine Kern, age 58, of Portersville, passed away Friday evening at the Butler Memorial Hospital following an illness. Born May 26, 1966 in Butler; she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Maxine Lyons Drake. Angela enjoyed making crafts... Read more


